How to Get Your Daily Omega-3 on a Vegan Diet

Getting Your Omega-3

Omega-3 is an essential fat you need every day for good health. Its main source is fatty fish, but what if you're on a vegan diet?

4 Plant Foods to Eat

Luckily, plants do have omega-3 too! And here are the best omega-3-rich foods to add to your diet — plus healthy recipe ideas to try.

1

Walnuts

Great as a healthy snack or crunchy topping, walnuts can cover your daily omega-3 needs: all you need are 5 nuts!

2

Chia Seeds

These mighty seeds are packed with proteins, fibres, and yes, omega-3. Just one tablespoon will sort your omega-3 for the day!

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Recipe Idea #1

So, put walnuts and chia seeds together in this healthy pudding for a blast of precious omega-3. Swipe up and try it for breakfast!

3

Hemp Hearts

Hulled, milled hemp seeds provide all the omega-3 you need in two tablespoons. And they come with complete proteins too!

Recipe Idea #2

You can use hemp hearts in salads, smoothie bowls, and even bakes. We love them in our waffles batter with almond flour and tofu!

4

Flaxseeds

Weight by weight, they have the most plant-based omega-3. So, use them to boost any meal you like, from cereals to veggie burgers!

Recipe Idea #3

And speaking of burgers, here's how to make a glorious patty with flaxseeds — nutritionally balanced and packed with flavour!

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